Senior Principal Structural Engineer

About us:

pitt&sherry is an Australian employee-owned consultancy. Since 1963, we have been delivering engineering and environmental consulting, advisory and project management services. We thrive on tackling challenging projects that enable us to live up to our vision: inspired thinking to embrace the challenges of a changing world.

We are proud to be Australia's most agile thinkers: we are engineers, scientists, planners, technicians, project managers and consultants and coupled with our multi-disciplinary offering, we deliver solutions that make a true difference to people and place.  With seven offices throughout Australia, we are committed to remaining big enough to deliver and small enough to care

The Opportunity: 

pitt&sherry is seeking a highly experienced Senior Principal Structural Engineer to join our Sydney team. This senior technical role sits within our national structural engineering team of over 50 engineers and technicians, providing the opportunity to influence technical direction, mentor future leaders and contribute to significant infrastructure and industrial projects across Australia. 

What you'll do:

• Provide senior technical leadership to the Sydney structural team while actively collaborating with engineers and technicians across our 50+ strong national structural practice 
• Act as a technical focal point on complex projects, applying deep expertise across a range of structural materials and project types 
• Lead, review and endorse advanced designs, ensuring high technical standards, safety and practical outcomes 
• Mentor and develop engineers at all levels, supporting capability growth across the broader structural team nationally 
• Build and maintain trusted client relationships, including preparing fee proposals and tender documentation 
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams across Australia, leveraging our national footprint to deliver integrated engineering solutions 

What you bring: 

• 25+ years’ experience in structural engineering design 
• Chartered Professional Engineer (Engineers Australia) or equivalent 
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or higher) 
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability 
• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring and technical governance experience 
• Excellent communication skills with clients and internal stakeholders 

Why join us: 

• Passionate Team: We're a friendly bunch who are passionate about our work. This role is a great opportunity for someone looking to join us as we launch into our 2030 strategy.
• Flexible Working Practices: At pitt&sherry, we champion flexible working practices. Our team enjoys the best of both worlds, splitting their time between home and the office. We believe in genuine work/life balance and strive to create an environment where our employees can thrive both professionally and personally.
• Paid Parental Leave: Enjoy paid parental leave with no waiting period and a Return to Work Bonus for when you’re ready to come back.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Complimentary access to qualified psychologists and coaches to support your health and wellbeing.
• Professional Development: We encourage ongoing learning and development. We are active members of Engineers Australia and Consult Australia.
• Additional Leave: Purchased additional leave allowance as well as cultural and ceremonial leave with access to floating public holidays.
• Competitive Remuneration: A market-competitive remuneration package.
• Social Connections: Regular social and cultural celebrations to connect with your team.
• Recognition and Growth: Work for an agile company where your contributions are recognised, and you can truly make a difference.

Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. 

We welcome and encourage applications from a diverse background including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, mature workers, LGBTI+ people and people from different cultural backgrounds. 

We actively support workplace gender equity and publicly report through the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

Proud members of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC).